Customizing Purchase Limits with Shortcodes

This section provides a powerful and flexible way to define purchase limits using shortcodes.

How it Works #

• Enable: Activate this option to utilize formula-based limits.
• Formula: Enter one shortcode per line to define the limit logic.

Shortcode Details #

• Use the [alg_wc_mppu] shortcode within your formula.
• The algorithm processes shortcodes sequentially, stopping at the first match (top to bottom).

Available Shortcode Attributes #

• user_id: Specify user ID(s) (comma-separated) for the limit to apply.
• user_role: Define user role(s) (e.g., administrator, customer) for the limit.
• membership_plan (Requires additional integrations): Set limit based on membership plans (specific integrations might be required).
• (Several additional attributes related to memberships and payment methods)
• product_id (Requires enabling “Per product”): Set limit for specific product ID(s) (comma-separated).
• term_id (Requires enabling relevant taxonomy): Set limit for specific category/tag ID(s) (comma-separated).
• limit: This attribute is mandatory and specifies the maximum purchase quantity allowed.

Important Usage Notes #

Attribute Requirements #

• product_id (and related attributes) can only be used if “Per product” is enabled.
• term_id requires enabling the corresponding taxonomy (“Per product category” or “Per product tag”).
• payment_method requires enabling “Count by current payment method” and potentially disabling “Validate on add to cart” and “Block checkout page” for a smoother checkout experience.
• product_id and term_id cannot be used simultaneously in the same shortcode.

• Date Control: Define a timeframe for the shortcode using start_date, end_date, and not_date_limit attributes.
• product_limit_meta: This attribute can only be used in combination with product_id.

Examples #

• [alg_wc_mppu limit=”18″ user_id=”2,5″]: Sets a maximum limit of 18 for users with IDs 2 and 5.
• [alg_wc_mppu limit=”18″ user_id=”2,5″ product_id=”100,110″]: Sets a maximum limit of 18 for products 100 and 110 for users with IDs 2 and 5.

By leveraging shortcodes and their attributes, you can create highly customized purchase limits based on various criteria, providing more control over your WooCommerce store’s purchasing behavior.